As with every year, the panel of judges have now chosen the winning applicants for the Arkema Fund for Education 2021. The objective of this fund is to finance projects put forward by Arkema Group employee volunteers engaging in education initiatives in countries in which we operate. Thus, the Group supports the work, involvement and commitment of its personnel, regardless of country boundaries. From all the applications received in 2021, 13 projects have been selected to receive funding.

Brief overview of the selected associations.

ASSJ (France)

The Saint-Julien sports association is a football club located in the vicinity of our Carling site. Established in 1935, this association seeks to reach out to young people in the most disadvantaged areas of the city in order to create social ties between them and integrate them into society through sport.

The project aims to create the first referee school to train young people and help them gain a diploma recognized by the French Football Federation.

Autisme Pyrenees (France)

Based in Lannemezan and sponsored by the famous rugby player Thierry Dusautoir, this association focuses on bringing together families of autistic children and anyone else aware of or familiar with this disability, by organizing get-togethers.

The selected project consists in creating 'groupes d'entrainement aux competences sociales' [social skills training groups] to bring together families and anyone else concerned by organizing get-togethers (coffee hours...) for parents, as well as sports, cultural and leisure outings.

We are family (China)

The 'We are family' association was set up in 2012 with the initial objective of helping a number of very poor students from the Shui people ('Shui' meaning 'water') in south-western China. To date, over one thousand schoolchildren and high school and college students have benefited from its support.

The project backed by Arkema will enable 209 children in need to continue their education.

Virlanie (Philippines)

Virlanie is a Filipino NGO set up in 1992. It implements reintegration and schooling programs designed specifically to meet the needs of disadvantaged children. Since its creation, the association has helped over 22,000 children and young people.

The aim of the project is to improve the education and living conditions of the most disadvantaged children and young people in the Philippines by setting up various educational programs suited to their level.

Chester County Rescue Task Force (USA)

Established in 2008, 'Chester County Rescue Task Force' is a group of firefighters, all of whom volunteers, who offer their services in cases of rare and major emergencies.

The funding awarded by Arkema will be used to train new volunteer firefighters and technicians in rescue operations, needed for example as a result of collapse events.

Associacao Educativa e Cultural Dida (Brazil)

Dida is a Brazilian non-profit cultural institution, created to promote the education of women and children from disadvantaged and marginalized neighborhoods in the city of Salvador, through artistic activities: percussion workshops, theatre workshops, dance classes, singing classes. This social project aims to combat exclusion by enabling the most disadvantaged people to take part and be recognized in the life of the community, through artistic and cultural education.

Funding from Arkema will help put in place training for women in the new technologies to enable them to acquire skills and become proficient in the use of digital tools and office systems.

La Big Alliance (France)

The association supports and helps the most vulnerable people by conducting humanitarian and charitable actions around the world.

The chosen project aims to combat school non-attendance and dropout for the most disadvantaged 12 to 15 year old students in the vicinity of our Colombes premises. The proposed mission is to support students in their schooling and provide them with knowledge and practices that can be used directly in their school and social life.

Cap'Ados Loisirs Pluriels (France)

This association was set up by a group of parents looking for a solution to host and entertain their disabled children. In 2015 it opened the 'Cap'Ado' structure to provide uninterrupted service to children aged 13 to 18.

The primary goal is to encourage these young people getting together through games and joint activities and outings.

Arkema's funding will help host young people throughout the year, not just during school holidays.

Tutti per uno (Italy)

Tutti Per Uno ('All for One') works to welcome and assist children with multiple disabilities as well as autistic children.

The 'Beauty will save the world' project aims to help children from kindergarten to high school by providing them with psychological support.

Forderverein der Anna-Freud-Schule (Germany)

The Forderverein der Anna-Freud-Schule association was set up to support the Anna-Freud-Schule, a school for students suffering from physical disabilities as well as chronic, psychological and psychosomatic disorders. It provides additional equipment, and sponsors activities in a variety of ways, always with the benefit of the students in mind.

The funding awarded by Arkema will finance in part a school trip organized for the students.

Couleur de Chine (France)

Couleur de Chine was created in 1990 initially to promote the culture of Chinese ethnic minorities in France. The main objective of the association changed in 1997 when its founder visited the Miao Mountains in Guangxi; he witnessed the problems encountered by girls from these minorities in going to school. Hence, in spring 1998, the Couleurs de Chine association began directing its efforts to helping out these minorities in the Miao Mountains to gain access to education.

Arkema's contribution will allow 4 students to attend university and finance new equipment in an elementary school.

Asha-Jyothi (USA)

In India, Asha-Jyothi is a non-profit organization manned by volunteers. Its work focuses on addressing the needs of disadvantaged people by giving them access to education and healthcare. Its values are strength, commitment, collaboration, and integrity.

Funding from Arkema will help improve the living conditions of children in 3 schools in India with the repairs of school premises and the purchase of new equipment (computers, printers, bike shed, sports clothing, etc.).

BookLand (Romania)

The BookLand association refurbishes and equips old schools in disadvantaged areas of Romania. To date, 20 schools have been renovated and a further 3 are currently being refurbished.

Funding from Arkema will go towards financing the refurbishment of a school and the related purchase of equipment.

Good to know

Established in 2016 at the time of Arkema's 10th anniversary, and in line with our CSR commitment, the Arkema Fund for Education is designed to help finance projects put forward by Arkema employees around the world who are involved as volunteers in a personal capacity in an association that promotes education.

By supporting projects in countries in which Arkema operates, the Arkema Fund for Education also contributes to revitalizing the regions where it has a presence. The applications are reviewed by an international selection committee comprising Arkema representatives from around the world, including HR, legal, sustainable development, and communication personnel.

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